PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRising sea levels increase flooding risk for NZ dairy farmsScientists model the impact of rising seas on our dairy farms - with sobering results.19 Nov 06:02 AM
New ZealandClaim of ‘rife bullying’ by irrigating farmersSpringvale farmer expects irrigation water rights issue to end up in court.13 Nov 08:46 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGovt faces billion-dollar Emissions Trading Scheme holeWhy another failed ETS auction wouldn't be a "failure".13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDozens descend on Waikato lake for marine oil spill exerciseMembers of the public are welcome to watch the emergency response training.09 Nov 11:44 PM
New ZealandFonterra opposes waste-to-energy plant proposalA decision on the proposal won't be made until next year.02 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandClimate change’s financial impacts hugely underestimated say researchersThe global costs of climate change are being underestimated by billions of dollars a year.26 Oct 10:31 PM
New ZealandEric Dodd recieves Peter Nelson Award for pest control in Horizons regionRetired Horizons staff member acknowledged for expertise in vertebrate pest management.26 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra science optimistic about finding cow methane reduction biotool - CEOThe innovation could potentially switch off methane production in cows.26 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGiving back to the community important to Ōtaki farming familyMax Lutz and his family have been heavily involved in the community.25 Oct 09:58 PM
New ZealandRotorua teen turns AI against pest wallabiesThe invasive species is rapidly multiplying.24 Oct 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWorsening marine heatwaves threat to popular shellfishLab glitch unexpectedly delivers insights into how mussels will cope with climate change.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandEnvironment watchdog sceptical of farming groups' methane emissions claimsParliament's environment watchdog has written to DairyNZ, B+LNZ and Federated Farmers.18 Oct 08:21 PM
New ZealandClimate call to arms: Four things the next Government must urgently addressOpinion: There are four key areas the next government must urgently address.09 Oct 09:45 PM
New ZealandWhy this village has had a permanent boil-water notice since 1989Dovedale rural water supply is one of the most glaring issues for Tasman’s council.20 Sep 02:10 AM
New ZealandIs stopbank planting problematic?OPINION: Based on the evidence of the cyclone, the council's plantings must be questioned.14 Sep 11:04 PM
KahuTe Arawa mobilising to beat invasive pestThe invasive clams were first found in April and originated in Asia.07 Sep 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Win-win': Farmer keen for 200 hectares of solar panelsProposed solar farm would generate enough clean electricity to power up to 30,000 homes.31 Aug 10:03 PM
New Zealand‘Should’ve done better’: Inquiry into Hawke’s Bay kiwi deaths sparks DoC system changesThe independent report found that kiwi handling wasn't to blame for the deaths.23 Aug 12:02 AM
PoliticsNational, Greens support giving households share of $2.5b ETS revenueThe parties both support the idea in principle, but disagree on the detail.19 Aug 01:21 AM
New ZealandCouncil to build 48km-long pest fence to keep wallabies out"We can't afford to let them spread and establish further."12 Jun 10:01 PM
New ZealandUK farmers measure sheep burps in Kiwi-designed chambersAgResearch said it was great to see the chambers being used internationally.28 May 11:33 PM
EnvironmentEmerging wilding kiwifruit on West CoastAt this stage, kiwifruit is not listed in the council's pest management plan.14 May 09:49 PM
New ZealandPest Purge: Is this how we finally rid NZ of pesky predators?Scientists have used AI to map out how NZ's predator-free dream can be realised by 2050.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand river's personhood status offers hope to MāoriThe enhanced standing of the Whanganui River reflects a wider rebirth of Māori culture.15 Aug 09:26 PM
New ZealandA faecal matter: Contaminants found in Christchurch's dirty riversNearly half of Christchurch's waterways are in a poor condition.02 Aug 04:18 AM
New ZealandMore than 400 goats killed on Remutaka Hill RoadAuthorities are working hard to keep a lid on the growth of feral goat populations.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'High degree of carelessness': Farmer fined over invasive seaweedFarmer fined after pest seaweed undaria found on his boat in Fiordland's Doubtful Sound.20 Jul 11:40 PM
EnvironmentFarming sector touts emissions-reducing technology amid He Waka Eke Noa criticismUncertainty remains about when emission-reducing technology will be available for farmers.17 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandBanks Peninsula residents kick up stink about consent for massive cattle feedlotsPetition delivered to Canterbury Regional Council calling for feedlots to be stopped.17 Jun 12:30 AM
PoliticsPoliticians cautious over He Waka Eke Noa emissions planGovernment would need to go through a process before officially responding to the plan.08 Jun 11:00 PM
BusinessRace against time to price farm emissions by 2025Farms are likely to pay emissions costs by 2025.07 Jun 09:30 PM
EnvironmentRat invasion puts Ulva Island's predator-free sanctuary status at riskUlva Island is famous for being a predator-free sanctuary for native birds.01 Jun 10:15 PM
New ZealandSalmon farm closes: Rising sea temps too warm for fish in Marlborough SoundsNew Zealand King Salmon will fallow three farms in the Pelorus Sound by next summer.26 May 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Skin and bones': 40 dead blue penguins washed up on Far North BeachDepartment of Conservation says deaths are the result of a rise in water temperature.24 May 12:00 AM
